# NTSB Accident ATL04FA159
> **Beech 36TC** · 2004-07-18 · Sylvester, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL04FA159
- **Event ID:** 20040723X01050
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-18
- **Location:** Sylvester, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.606945, -83.93972
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 36TC
- **Registration:** N1525M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight breakup of the airframe.

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